IP Library Granted Patent US 11,643,831
Granted Patent B2
US 11,643,831 · App. 16/594,754 · Granted May 9, 2023

Partition mounting systems, partition assembly kits, double-sided adhesive tape and methods of installation and application

Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore (Arlington, MA)
Assignee: Zipwall, LLC
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Patent No.
US 11,643,831
App. No.
16/594,754
Granted
May 9, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

A partition assembly kit, includes a receptacle, a first strap, and a first zipper having a length greater than 50% a height of a standard-sized entry way. The strap and the first zipper are provided within the receptacle.

Claims (34)

1. A temporary door assembly kit, comprising:

a receptacle;

at least one zipper;

at least one partition strap, comprising:

a first hook portion configured to engage a sheet of material; and

a second hook portion connected to the first hook portion by an intermediate portion of the strap, the second hook portion configured to support a rolled up portion of a sheet of material,

wherein the first hook portion lies on a first plane,

wherein the first hook portion comprises a first portion and a second portion bent about a midpoint, and wherein the second portion of the first hook portion is positioned at an offset angle relative to the first plane, and

wherein the first hook portion is constructed to pierce the sheet of material.

2. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle comprises a container for storing the at least one zipper and the at least one partition strap.

3. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle comprises a resealable container.

4. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle comprises one selected from the group consisting of a cardboard box, a paper box, a plastic container, a canvas bag, a plastic bag and a cloth bag.

5. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 2 , wherein the container is compartmentalized, such that each of the at least one zipper and the at least one partition strap can be separated within the container.

6. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one zipper and the at least one partition strap are enclosed within the receptacle.

7. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 6 , wherein the receptacle is compartmentalized, such that each of the at least one zipper and the at least one partition strap can be separated within the receptacle.

8. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one zipper comprises first and second flanges each having first and second teeth portions that can be meshed together or separated via a zipper pull.

9. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 8 , wherein a pre-applied adhesive material is disposed on each of the first and second flanges of the at least one zipper.

10. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 9 , wherein the at least one zipper further comprises a protective liner adhered to the pre-applied adhesive material disposed on each of the first and second flanges.

11. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one zipper comprises a first zipper and a second zipper, the first and second zippers each comprising first and second flanges each having first and second teeth portions that can be meshed together or separated via a zipper pull.

12. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 11 , wherein a pre-applied adhesive material is disposed on each of the first and second flanges of the first and second zippers.

13. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , further comprising a sheet of material.

14. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 13 , wherein the sheet of material is provided within the receptacle.

15. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , further comprising a roll of tape.

16. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 15 , wherein the roll of tape is provided within the receptacle.

17. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one partition strap comprises a first partition strap and a second partition strap.

18. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 17 , wherein the first and second partition straps are provided within the receptacle.

19. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein concave portions of the first and second hook portions face one another.

20. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the second hook portion has a first radius of curvature and the first hook portion has a second radius of curvature, wherein the first radius of curvature is greater than the second radius of curvature.

21. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 20 , wherein the second radius of curvature ranges between 1/16 of an inch and ⅝ of an inch.

22. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 20 , wherein the first radius of curvature ranges between 1½ inches and 3¼ inches.

23. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein a first end portion of the strap curves outward from the first hook portion.

24. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 23 , wherein the first end portion of the strap has a third radius of curvature greater than a first radius of curvature of the second hook portion and a second radius of curvature of the first hook portion.

25. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 24 , wherein the third radius of curvature ranges between 3½ inches and 6 inches.

26. The temporary door assembly kit of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the first hook portion extends linearly at the offset angle relative to the first plane toward a first end of the second hook portion lying in the first plane on the same side of the intermediate portion.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 6, 2020
From: WHITTEMORE, JEFFREY P.
To: ZIPWALL LLC
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Continuity (9)
Continuation 15992745 · May 30, 2018
Division 13433715 · Mar 29, 2012
Continuation In Part 13073425 · Mar 28, 2011
Continuation 12889968 · Sep 24, 2010
Provisional Application 61470724 · Apr 1, 2011
Provisional Application 61386061 · Sep 24, 2010
Provisional Application 61334291 · May 13, 2010
Provisional Application 61245443 · Sep 24, 2009
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